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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 AXYMOT history

LB52 AXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,334 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AXY was last recorded at 87,334 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,476 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,858 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,334 miles
  • 2025 – 83,476 miles
  • 2024 – 77,880 miles
  • 2023 – 74,135 miles
  • 2022 – 72,666 miles
  • 2021 – 62,840 miles
  • 2020 – 55,981 miles
  • 2019 – 42,687 miles
  • 2018 – 42,649 miles
  • 2017 – 42,421 miles
  • 2016 – 42,128 miles
  • 2015 – 41,805 miles
  • 2014 – 41,491 miles
  • 2013 – 41,056 miles
  • 2012 – 40,672 miles
  • 2010 – 39,234 miles
  • 2009 – 29,144 miles
  • 2007 – 23,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,334 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,334 miles (+3,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    180954098154
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,476 miles (+5,596)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    182297972852
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,880 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    873024064475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,135 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    212536086825
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

  5. Fail74,066 miles (+1,400)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,066 miles
    Test number
    807956893557
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass72,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    695182099890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail72,666 miles (+9,826)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    361279022718
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    283717575979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,840 miles (+6,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    488526742376
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass55,981 miles (+13,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    410842267402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass42,687 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    603870851943
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass42,649 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    250276433855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,421 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    464835683689
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulder

  14. Pass42,128 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    935414344919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back-box corroded

  15. Fail42,128 miles (+323)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    647619117530
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back-box corroded

  16. Pass41,805 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    988075535055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    437573644056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,491 miles (+435)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    249873544035
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,056 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    767186933080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,672 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    559264942099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,234 miles (+6,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    491746250303
    • NoteBoth rear tyre bald on the inner edge.

  22. Pass33,049 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    912376200013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,144 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    183875309446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,913 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    794011157333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    781039107051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AXY

Does LB52 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AXY is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AXY?
The MOT on LB52 AXY is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AXY done?
LB52 AXY was recorded at 87,334 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has LB52 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AXY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 AXY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 AXY find?
LB52 AXY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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